1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1969 AMC Hornet and 1969 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 689 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1969 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1969 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AMC | Morgan |
Model | Hornet | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |